Rome, Imperial, ca. late 2nd century CE. Signed "CPOMPO." An impressive mold-made pottery oil lamp presenting a discoid body, a recessed discus, a petite pour hole, a loop handle, and a wick spout, all sitting upon a flat, annular base. The central tondo features the relief image of a pole vaulter leaping over a bull. Enveloped in a creamy hue of beige, the ancient vessel is signed "CPOMPO" on its base, which was an Italic workshop active at the end of the 2nd century CE. A remarkable example from the ancient Roman Empire! Size: 4.125" in diameter x 2.125" H (10.5 cm x 5.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Herakles, Huntersville, North Carolina, USA; ex-Frank Kovacs collection

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#163537

Expected nicks, abrasions, and softening of detail. A few stable pressure fissures, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent.